The plan to bring Walmart to west Louisville cleared its final hurdle Monday.

The Metro Zoning Board approved the plan to build Walmart at the 18th Street and Broadway.

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Walmart was seeking a waiver in order to build the store more than 25 feet from the road.

Some opposed the plan because they wanted the store closer to the street.

Walmart hopes to begin construction later this year.

"Walmart is enthusiastic to be a part of Mayor Fischer’s vision for revitalization of the West End. With today’s affirmative vote from the Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment, Louisville has shown why Walmart has had such a strong relationship with the city over three decades,” said Walmart Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations, Kevin Thompson. "As the development process moves forward, we'll continue to provide updates as we hope to break ground this summer."